I like my specialty skis even though I don't use them for their intended purpose. My Dynastar Marie Martinod Pro TTs rock, even if they're a park and pipe ski (for which I have never used them). Great confidence building, awesome getting through crud and fresh manmade (never got to try them in powder, though). I took a chance in trying them as an "all-mountain" and the gamble paid off. The only thing I've found they don't do as well on is hardpack/ice (which is why I just added the Roxy Joyrider to my now 2-ski quiver). Yeah, I've skied them on hardpack anyway and lived to tell the tale. But it's not as fun as it could be with a better gripping ski.
Nobody "needs" even one pair of skis, if you want to get technical.  Variety is the spice of life though, n'est-ce pas?
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Carrie
2007-2008 ~ 20
2005-2006 ~ 2
2004 ~ 17
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